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P989 VKH

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,431 mi
Last recorded99,431 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 VKH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,425 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes are covered in underseal

nearside and offside inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,055 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet cable sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,502 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 71,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front disc edges corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 67,049 miles

auxillary drive belt perished

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P989 VKH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P989 VKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P989 VKH registered?

P989 VKH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P989 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 VKH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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